
AVENTURES DU CAPITAINE HATTERAS - PAR - JULES VERNE - PREMIÈRE PARTIE - LES ANGLAIS AU PÔLE NORD - CHAPITRE PREMIER. - LE FORWARD.
CHAPITRE II. - UNE LETTRE INATTENDUE.
CHAPITRE III. - LE DOCTEUR CLAWBONNY.
«K.Z.»
CHAPITRE IV - DOG-CAPTAIN.
«K.Z.»
CHAPITRE V. - LA PLEINE MER.
CHAPITRE VI. - LE GRAND COURANT POLAIRE.
CHAPITRE VII. - L'ENTRÉE DU DÉTROIT DE DAVIS.
CHAPITRE VIII. - PROPOS DE L'ÉQUIPAGE.
In a bustling Liverpool dockyard, an unassuming brick sloop becomes the center of a city‑wide stir. The Forward—a hybrid of sail, steam, and a razor‑sharp prow—carries enough provisions for years and a crew lured by a promise of five‑times‑normal wages. Whispers among the dockworkers and the curious onlookers hint at a daring voyage to the frozen realms where wind and ice dominate.
Captain Hatteras, a man of iron resolve, commands the vessel and gathers a diverse group of adventurers, each drawn by the mystery of an unknown destination. Their preparation unfolds amid lively debate over the ship’s unusual design, suggesting that navigating the polar ice will demand both sail power and precise steering. As the tide recedes, the Forward prepares to slip away, leaving listeners eager to hear how the expedition confronts the harsh Arctic unknown.
Language
fr
Duration
~14 hours (830K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1828–1905
A restless imagination and a taste for adventure helped shape some of the most enduring stories in science fiction. Best known for journeys by submarine, balloon, cannon, and around the globe, this French writer turned wonder and technical curiosity into classic page-turners.
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